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How far is Richmond, VA, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2402 miles / 3866 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Richmond (RIC) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Richmond International Airport

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2402
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3866
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2087
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Distance from Vancouver to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2402.031 miles
  • 3865.695 kilometers
  • 2087.308 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2396.558 miles
  • 3856.887 kilometers
  • 2082.552 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Richmond generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W